Kent home sales remain strong in May

Published 5:04 pm Monday, June 22, 2015

Homes spent a median of just 13 days on the market in May in Kent, six days faster than the same month last year, according to the latest Redfin Housing Market Tracker.

Home prices were up 10.7 percent and sales increased 25.7 percent compared to May of last year.

The data is from May only and reflects an unvarnished timely snapshot of the market, according to Redfin, a Seattle-based real estate company.

The numbers in May compared to May 2014:

• Prices up 10.7 percent

• Median price $294,500 for all homes, including $323,440 for single-family; $184,950 for condos and townhomes

• 171 homes sold, up 25.7 percent

• Homes spent a median 13 days on the market, 6 days faster than the same month last year

For more information, go to redfin.com.